Praia de Sete Fontes
Cantanhede, Coimbra · Centro
About the Beach
Praia de Sete Fontes is in the municipality of Cantanhede, district of Coimbra, in the Centre region. River beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Cantanhede / Fonte Dom Pedro (CIM), 3.8 km from here, at 23:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Sete Fontes have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Sete Fontes has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Sete Fontes hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Sete Fontes holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Sete Fontes?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Sete Fontes.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Sete Fontes?
The bathing season at Praia de Sete Fontes runs officially from 13 June to 13 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Sete Fontes?
Yes — Praia de Sete Fontes has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Sete Fontes?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Sete Fontes specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 13 June to 13 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Cantanhede town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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